The Princess and the Paupers

“I’m fine,” Yolanda smiled, “As long as everyone enjoys the breakfast I made, I’m good.”

With that, she pretended to notice Attlee for the first time, smiling and saying, “Morning, Dad. I’ve cooked up some grub for you and Mom. You haven’t tasted my culinary skills since we got back home.”

Attlee was originally ticked off, thinking his daughter was sleeping in. But seeing her being so dutiful and considerate now, he felt a pang of guilt and shame.

Such a good daughter, so what if she slept in?

He’s been too petty.

cleaning lady, she’s been through tough times, and

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her apron as she spoke: “I’ve been able to cook since

she started

couldn’t afford meat, so I’d cook up different veggies for her. Sometimes I’d give her my share of the

ached

snuck downstairs at some point and saw Yoli cooking and sharing her childhood stories, gave her a thumbs–up

girl! Look at your father;